r/hockey

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About r/hockey

Discuss the NHL, PWHL, IIHF, and all other hockey you can think of! We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey!

The community at a glance

r/hockey is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans with roughly 3.1M members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Hockey communities list. It is the 8th largest community in the Professional Sports topic page.

Roughly 124K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nhl, Worst, and Playoffs. Product recommendations often mention hockey documentary and good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey.

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3.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +124K members
Growth: +4.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 63K members
  • 2014: 60K members
  • 2015: 45K members
  • 2016: 76K members
  • 2017: 196K members
  • 2018: 206K members
  • 2019: 166K members
  • 2020: 352K members
  • 2021: 128K members
  • 2023: 416K members
  • 2024: 851K members
  • 2025: 391K members
  • 2026: 112K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 128 members
  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 26K members
  • Mar: 13K members
  • Apr: 14K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 16K members
  • Jul: 10K members
  • Aug: 4K members

Topics

  • Nhl
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Nhl
    85
  • Worst
    52 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    52
  • Playoffs
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Playoffs
    42
  • Goal
    31 posts in the past month
    #4
    Goal
    31
  • Iihf World Championship
    30 posts in the past month
    #5
    Iihf World Championship
    30

Flair

  • [Video]
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Logan Stankoven's first stop on his day with the Stanley Cup is Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC
    2. Macklin Celebrini practicing his backhand part 2
    3. Chicago welcomes back Patrick Kane as he throws the opening pitch at the Crosstown Classic (Cubs vs White Sox)
    #1
    [Video]
    Logan Stankoven's first stop on his day with the Stanley Cup is Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC · Macklin Celebrini practicing his backhand part 2 · Chicago welcomes back Patrick Kane as he throws the opening pitch at the Crosstown Classic (Cubs vs White Sox)
    22
  • [News]
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Members of women’s hockey team speak out after players on boys’ team repeatedly enter dressing room
    2. Carey Price to be honored at the Bell Centre on November 10th
    3. Hometown Remix jerseys, apparel coming to NHL after this season starts
    #2
    [News]
    Members of women’s hockey team speak out after players on boys’ team repeatedly enter dressing room · Carey Price to be honored at the Bell Centre on November 10th · Hometown Remix jerseys, apparel coming to NHL after this season starts
    13
  • 🗯️ Chat live!
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 19 Aug 2026
    2. Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 16 Aug 2026
    3. Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 17 Aug 2026
    #3
    🗯️ Chat live!
    Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 19 Aug 2026 · Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 16 Aug 2026 · Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 17 Aug 2026
    8
  • [Paywall]
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [Gift Article] Remembering a time your NHL team got smoked by a random rookie making his debut
    2. Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini is No. 1
    3. NHL Pipeline Rankings 2026: The best prospects and under-23 players
    #4
    [Paywall]
    [Gift Article] Remembering a time your NHL team got smoked by a random rookie making his debut · Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini is No. 1 · NHL Pipeline Rankings 2026: The best prospects and under-23 players
    6
  • [News - X]
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [BarDown] Who are you starting, benching, and cutting?
    2. [Badenhausen] Update on Rangers spinoff from MSG Sports
    3. [Scheig] Asked Zach Werenski what he learned about himself during the chaos of the offseason. He spoke up about social media and how crazy it could be. Players do see and read what’s out there
    #5
    [News - X]
    [BarDown] Who are you starting, benching, and cutting? · [Badenhausen] Update on Rangers spinoff from MSG Sports · [Scheig] Asked Zach Werenski what he learned about himself during the chaos of the offseason. He spoke up about social media and how crazy it could be. Players do see and read what’s out there
    4

Product recommendations

  • hockey documentary
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro.
    2. Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    #1
    hockey documentary
    Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro. · Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    2
  • good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    #2
    good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey? · Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hockey for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/hockey free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/hockey have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hockey on?
r/hockey runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/hockey cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hockey is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Hockey Fans.
How do I join r/hockey?
You can join r/hockey by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.
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